Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 15 November 2019, inter-MFA consultations on legal and other issues of bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and South Africa were held in Pretoria.

The South African delegation was led by Deputy Director of the Department for Asia and Middle East Terry Govender.

The parties agreed to establish a legal framework for bilateral relations on a step-by-step basis with an emphasis on conclusion of basic agreements.

The parties agreed on a draft Protocol on inter-MFA consultations, discussed the possibility of drafting intergovernmental agreements in protection and promotion of investments, avoidance of double taxation, cooperation in customs affairs.

In order to facilitate the establishment of direct contacts between the business circles of the two countries and development of their interaction, an agreement was reached to regularly exchange information on trade fairs, exhibitions and business forums held in Uzbekistan and South Africa.